Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee

"Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee" is a top-tier podcast aimed at entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers. The show will focus on leadership, mindset, habits, discipline, and the secrets behind success. Through insightful interviews and practical takeaways, the podcast will empower listeners to build their personal and professional legacies.

Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee is a business podcast hosted by Kyle McGee, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kyle McGee hosts Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, a business show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Swing, Miss, Adjust: UWF President Manny Diaz Jr. on Leadership and Growth

  Aug 28, 202646 minS2

  What does it take to lead through change, build momentum, and leave an organization better than you found it? On this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee , Kyle sits down with Manny Diaz Jr., President of the University of West Florida, for a conversation about leadership, failure, opportunity, and building for the future. Manny’s career has taken him from the classroom and baseball field to the Florida Legislature, the role of Florida Commissioner of Education, and now the president’s office at UWF. Along the way, he’s learned that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about listening, adapting, empowering the right people, and having the courage to act. Kyle and Manny discuss lessons learned from early leadership failures, why the best way to prepare for your next opportunity is to excel where you are today, creating a culture of urgency, the future of higher education in an age of rapid technological change, and Manny’s vision for UWF as a catalyst for the continued growth of Northwest Florida. They also dive into UWF’s move to Division I athletics, the university’s growing investment in research and workforce development, and why Manny believes legacy ultimately comes down to creating opportunities for the people who come after you. For Manny, the challenge for the next generation is simple: stop comparing yourself to everyone else and focus on becoming the best version of yourself. Tune in for a conversation about leadership, growth, education, and what it means to truly build a legacy. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm

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  Episode #9

  The People Business: How BZI Built a Culture That Scales with Thomas Harker

  Aug 7, 202659 minS2

  What does it take to build a company capable of scaling from a handful of farmhands to more than 1,100 employees working on some of the largest projects in the country? In this episode of the Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee Podcast, Kyle McGee sits down with Thomas Harker, President of BZI, to talk about the culture, leadership, innovation, and long-term thinking behind BZI’s remarkable growth. Thomas shares how BZI evolved from a small construction company founded in 2006 into a major player in the steel construction industry—and why, despite that growth, he believes BZI isn't really in the steel business. It's in the people business. They dive into BZI’s philosophy of putting culture before growth and the company’s willingness to make significant investments in its people. New team members are flown to Utah for two weeks of paid training before ever stepping onto a job site, representing an investment of nearly $10,000 per person. For Thomas, the question isn’t simply, “What if they leave?” It’s also: "What becomes possible if they stay?" Kyle and Thomas also discuss one of the hardest transitions for any entrepreneur: realizing that being indispensable can actually make you the bottleneck. Thomas explains how he went from being the project manager, superintendent, foreman, equipment operator, and problem solver to intentionally building systems and developing leaders who could replace him. Today, that philosophy extends throughout BZI, where leaders are challenged to “replace themselves twice.” Throughout the conversation, Thomas returns to one central idea: play the long game. Build people. Build trust. Take action. Solve problems. Invest for decades instead of optimizing only for the next project. And remember that what you become along the way may ultimately matter more than what you build. Learn more about BZI: https://www.bzi.com/ If you're building a company you want to last for generations, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest legacy may not be the projects you complete or the revenue you generate—it may be the people you develop and the impact you leave behind. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm

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  Episode #7

  The Door Is Open: Faith, Partnerships & Building a Legacy with Matt Teifke

  Jun 19, 202654 minS2

  Success isn't built alone. In this episode, Matt Teifke shares how faith, family, and an open-door philosophy has helped him build businesses, manage over $110M in assets, and create opportunities through relationships rather than competition. From lessons learned through loss, to his unconventional partnership with Grant Cardone, to the influence of Trammell Crow's work, Matt challenges the modern business mindset and makes a compelling case for trust, generosity, and collaboration. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, real estate, and building a legacy that outlives you. 🎧 Listen now. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm

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  Episode #6

  From Selling Turtles to Transforming Cities: Quint Studer on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Creativity

  May 29, 20261 hourS2

  What does it really take to build a lasting legacy? In this episode of the Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with entrepreneur, author, healthcare pioneer, and Pensacola visionary, Quint Studer, for a conversation packed with wisdom. Whether its on leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, resilience, or community building, this conversation has it all. Quint shares: How he went from selling turtles as a kid to building a $55M company The mindset that helped transform Pensacola into one of America’s fastest-growing cities Why “attraction over promotion” changed the way he builds businesses Lessons on leadership, vulnerability, and creating cultures that last The importance of mentorship, curiosity, and lifelong learning How faith and recovery shaped his journey as an entrepreneur This episode is full of practical insights and timeless principles for anyone who wants to build something meaningful — in business, leadership, or life. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm

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  Episode #5

  Elevating Others: Mentorship, Masterminds, and Building A Meaningful Legacy with David Trent

  May 22, 202650 minS2

  In this episode, our host Kyle McGee sits down with David Trent, entrepreneur, wealth management founder, author of Elevate Others , and CEO roundtable coach, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly takes to build something meaningful. David shares the mindset shifts that carried him through Y2K, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID while growing his firm to over a billion dollars in assets under management. They dig into the power of mentorship (both from books and living mentors), how to attract and keep great people, and why peer groups like CEO roundtables unlock breakthroughs that no amount of solo grinding can. David also gets personal, reflecting on the family influences that shaped his belief in lifting others up, what legacy really means at 62, and why he's operating like he's only halfway through. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this one is packed with wisdom you can put to work immediately. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform! https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm

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